- #1 Cyber Team Manager
97% matchMostly Negative34% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: The TambourinePub: The Tambourine
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Do you ever dreamed of creating a cyber sports team? Or dreamed of when yourself play your favorite video game at the professional level? You will be able to experience all these feelings in our game and gain experience in manage activities. Create yourself as a eSport’s pro team manager.
Why similar: Simulation 71.1%, Indie 28.9%
- #2 SERIES MAKERS TYCOON
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 536 reviews2019
Dev: CREW Studio Krüger UG
Windows
Series Makers makes your dreams come true. Produce your own TV series and build your own TV studio with your team. Dominate the TV landscape and fight your way up for worldwide success!
Why similar: Simulation 42.8%, Strategy 40.5%, Indie 16.7%
- #3 Indie Dev Simulator
96% matchMixed65% of 91 reviews2020
Dev: Egor MagurinPub: Indovers Studio
Windows · Mac
In this game, you're playing as game developer and encounter typical problems like eating and sleeping. You need to correctly allocate your time for human needs, hobbies and work, to live another day as indie developer.
Why similar: Simulation 43.7%, Strategy 40%, Indie 16.3%
- #4 Film Studio Manager
94% matchMixed42% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Illumion Games
Windows
Film Studio Manager is an interactive business simulation game where you manage your own film studio. You need to be creative, strategic and have an eye for success to succeed in the game's business.
Why similar: Simulation 60.5%, Strategy 28.8%, Indie 10.7%
- #5 M.U.D. TV
95% matchMixed41% of 190 reviews2010
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Always wanted to see if you can hack the day-to-day life of a TV producer? Here's your chance! M.U.D. TV is your ticket to the weird wild world of television.
Why similar: Simulation 50.8%, Strategy 49.2%
- #6 Silver Screen Story
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Movie Studio Management Simulation Produce blockbusters and earn world-wide fame
Why similar: Simulation 52.1%, Strategy 41.7%, Indie 6.3%
- #7 Super Movie Tycoon
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 317 reviews2025
Dev: Yuedong Game
Windows · Mac
Become a movie mogul in Super Movie Tycoon! From script to screen, build your dream team and create blockbusters to conquer Hollywood!
Why similar: Simulation 50.6%, Strategy 49.4%
- #8 My Factory 我的工厂
93% matchMixed53% of 78 reviews2017
Dev: Great God
Windows
末日之后,重建工厂。研发科技,加强武装。收集材料,生产发财。
Why similar: Simulation 42.7%, Strategy 40.7%, Indie 16.6%
- #9 Streamer Simulator
92% matchMostly Negative22% of 54 reviews2016
Windows
Streamer Simulator is a simulation being streamer. Change your old life for the better. You can become the world’s greatest streamer in history.
Why similar: Simulation 42.4%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.7%
- #10 Filmmaker Tycoon
91% matchMostly Negative26% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: Aternis Level 0Pub: Aternis Interactive
Windows
Filmmaker Tycoon is a next generation movie tycoon simulation game! You're the producer of your very own movie studio! Hire actors, build movie sets, make films, move up in the industry, and watch your finished films in Filmmaker Tycoon.
Why similar: Simulation 46.2%, Strategy 38.6%, Indie 15.2%
- #11 Moviehouse – The Film Studio Tycoon
90% matchMostly Negative38% of 300 reviews2023
Dev: Odyssey StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to the big show! Ready the camera, unleash your creativity and and pile up the profits! Grow your operation with your razor-sharp business sense and usher in a new era for filmmakers worldwide.
Why similar: Simulation 51.4%, Strategy 48.6%
- #12 Showbiz Tycoon
89% matchVery Positive81% of 68 reviews2022
Dev: Olie Games
Windows
Own a movie studio, negotiate with talents, schedule releases, make money, expand your business and become the biggest in the industry.
Why similar: Simulation 60%, Strategy 28.1%, Indie 11.8%
- #13 Movies Tycoon
88% matchMostly Positive71% of 487 reviews2024
Dev: PixelCraze s.r.o.
Windows
Movies Tycoon is a simulation game where you dive into the world of film-making. Start with a humble studio, scout and manage top talent, customize unique characters, and direct blockbuster films.
Why similar: Simulation 52.9%, Strategy 47.1%
- #14 Hollywood Animal
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,939 reviews2025
Dev: Weappy WholesomePub: Weappy Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Make movies, even if someone has to die. Take the helm of a major Hollywood studio at the dawn of sound cinema, and guide it through decades of creative achievements and glamor, debauchery and dark deeds, tough choices and unpleasant compromises.
Why similar: Simulation 52%, Strategy 48%
- #15 Blockbuster Inc.
87% matchMixed52% of 603 reviews2024
Dev: Super Sly FoxPub: Ancient Forge
Windows
Ever dreamed of making your own movies? Build up your own movie studio, scout for upcoming stars, and produce cutting-edge films and TV shows. Try to stay ahead of your competition throughout the history of cinematography.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #16 Cinema Simulator 2025
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 546 reviews2025
Dev: HOGO Games
Windows
Cinema Simulator 2025 is a simulation game where you will manage your own movie theater and test your strategy and management skills. Starting from a small movie theater, try to become a giant in the movie industry.
Why similar: Simulation 74.7%, Indie 25.3%
- #17 Movie Studio Boss: The Sequel
89% matchMostly Negative23% of 83 reviews2014
Dev: Eddy & Gary & Friends
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
You have just been appointed the head of a new Movie Studio and have been given 10 (now 50) years to make it the most successful studio around. You are up against seven other computer controlled Studios all trying to be the best Studio in the world!
Why similar: Simulation 75.3%, Indie 24.7%
- #18 Entertainment Simulator
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 164 reviews2026
Dev: Grizzbera StudioPub: INDIECN
Windows
"Entertainment Simulator" is a new era TV station simulation game with a powerful data simulation system and many innovative gameplay. You have to compete with TV stations and new media, and finally, through unremitting efforts, build your own media empire.
Why similar: Simulation 47.6%, Strategy 44.7%, Indie 7.7%
- #19 Supermarket Tycoon
86% matchMixed49% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: Nicholas Rizzo
Windows
Ready to be a millionaire? broke? robbed? or finally receive the sweet release of death? Well Supermarket Tycoon is the game for you! Build up and manage your own super market and much much more!
Why similar: Simulation 41.9%, Strategy 41.8%, Indie 16.3%
- #20 The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon
81% matchVery Positive80% of 1,036 reviews2025
Dev: Aniki GamesPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Shape the history of the Hollywood movie industry in this sandbox business simulation game. Create the movies you've always wanted to see, hire the best team, research cutting-edge technologies, and dominate the Box Office. Can you rise from a small studio to a Hollywood giant?
Why similar: Simulation 46.6%, Strategy 40%, Indie 13.4%
- #21 Beer Factory
82% matchMixed42% of 1,459 reviews2024
Dev: MyceliumGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Beer Factory is a business simulation and management game. Take the challenge and manage your own beer factory, employees, production lines, as well as the import and export of merchandise.
Why similar: Simulation 85.8%, Indie 14.2%
- #22 TV Studio Story
81% matchVery Positive91% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Create shows, sign stars, and dominate the airwaves in this TV studio sim.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #23 GameDev Life Simulator 🎮🕹
82% matchMixed57% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: Octo Games studio
Windows
In the Simulator of a game developer, you will be able to understand all the subtleties of this profession, understand how the game industry works and all the difficulties of one developer.
Why similar: Simulation 71.6%, Indie 28.4%
- #24 Game Builder Tycoon
80% matchMostly Positive78% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Game Builder Tycoon, begin as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing, research stuff and manage a skilled team. Overcome competition to guide your game development studio to global recognition and dominate the gaming industry.
Why similar: Simulation 54.3%, Strategy 41.7%, Indie 4%
- #25 Game Tycoon 2
83% matchMixed49% of 248 reviews2016
Dev: Sunlight Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
In Game Tycoon 2 you find yourself in the middle of the big players. Get into the act and experience the fascination of the game development. Reach your goal and become the Game Tycoon!
Why similar: Simulation 42.8%, Strategy 40.9%, Indie 16.4%
- #26 Ultimate Theater Simulator
77% matchVery Positive90% of 526 reviews2025
Dev: RAKTWO GamesPub: steelbox Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ultimate Theater Simulator is a first-person cinema management game where you screen movies, serve snacks, hire staff, handle chaos, and grow your dream theater from the ground up.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #27 Production Line : Car factory simulation
79% matchVery Positive82% of 3,465 reviews2019
Dev: Positech Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Production line is the new car factory management/simulation/tycoon game that pushes your organisational and entrepreneurship skills to the limit. Can you build the ultimate optimised, free-flowing car production line whilst beating the competition and still turn a profit?
Why similar: Simulation 46.9%, Strategy 39.8%, Indie 13.3%
- #28 Little Big Workshop
79% matchVery Positive84% of 3,350 reviews2019
Dev: Mirage Game StudiosPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Manage your workers, stations, machines and create awesome stuff as your little big workshop grows into your dream factory!
Why similar: Simulation 51.8%, Strategy 44.4%, Indie 3.8%
- #29 Game Dev Story
78% matchVery Positive91% of 1,365 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Work hard and you may reach the top of the video game industry!
Why similar: Strategy 48.8%, Simulation 43%, Indie 8.2%
- #30 Showrunner
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 109 reviews2023
Dev: Inexplicable Games
Windows
Create and run your own TV show! An isometric management game where you craft scripts, populate your world with characters and cast actors to play them. Hire and manage staff, develop your studio and gain a dedicated following.
Why similar: Simulation 51.7%, Strategy 41.7%, Indie 6.6%
- #31 Food Processing Simulator
74% matchVery Positive92% of 248 reviews2025
Dev: Bewolba Studios
Windows
Build and manage your own food processing factory. Automate production with machines, work together with skilled employees to keep operations running smoothly, expand your facility, and keep inventory under control as you grow from a small workshop into a large scale production facility.
Why similar: Simulation 83.2%, Indie 16.8%
- #32 MineMogul
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,443 reviews2025
Dev: NoodleForge (Gvarados & Diomonder)Pub: NoodleForge
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Design and build a factory deep underground in this physics-based automation sandbox. Mine resources, buy machines and master the chaos as you become the ultimate Mine Mogul!
Why similar: Strategy 43.5%, Simulation 42.3%, Indie 14.2%
- #33 Movie Cinema Simulator
75% matchVery Positive87% of 182 reviews2024
Dev: Akhir Pekan Studio
Windows
Build the most successful cinema business in the world!
Why similar: Simulation 73.9%, Indie 26.1%
- #34 Tube Tycoon
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 600 reviews2018
Dev: Teal Fire
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The only game of its kind where you can feel like a real internet celebrity! Record videos, interact with your subscribers, buy better equipment and gain fame!
Why similar: Simulation 43.9%, Strategy 40.7%, Indie 15.4%
- #35 Food Factory
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2022
Dev: Mosqi Games
Windows
Food Factory is a game in which players can produce food using various machines, starting by collecting basic products.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #36 Soda Story - Brewing Tycoon
75% matchVery Positive91% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Upper Class Walrus
Windows
Take on the challenge of running a Soda brewing operation, all while participating in the current season of the hit reality TV show “Prisoneers.” Will you win your freedom?
Why similar: Simulation 95.5%, Indie 4.5%
- #37 Color Factory: Automation Meets Canvas
72% matchVery Positive88% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: Bosphorus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Color Factory is a relaxing factory-building game where strategy meets automation. Start with basic colors, refine them into vivid shades, and craft canvases of all sizes. Optimize your machines, scale operations at your own pace, and master automation to build a masterpiece of efficiency.
Why similar: Strategy 47.7%, Simulation 43.5%, Indie 8.8%
- #38 Incremental Factory
72% matchMixed68% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: Significant Steak
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Craft and automate an industrial empire from scratch! Experience a strategic game teeming with challenges as you manage resources, overcome hurdles, and optimize production chains. Are you ready to conquer the challenges of Incremental Factory? Your journey starts here... The Factory Must Grow!
Why similar: Simulation 51%, Strategy 49%
- #39 Factory Engineer
76% matchMixed46% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Mind Leak
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Factory Engineer is a factory simulation game which is about creating a huge automated factory by building production lines to create products and make money. Start with simple products,make money,unlock technologies then create the most sophisticated products.
Why similar: Simulation 44.2%, Strategy 39.9%, Indie 15.9%
- #40 GamersGoMakers
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 399 reviews2014
Dev: gnifrebel Games UG
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
In GamersGoMakers, you found a little company creating the first video games in history. Create your first game with only basic sound and simple graphics available in the year 1980. You´re one of the pioneers entering the rising global market for computer games.
Why similar: Simulation 50.2%, Strategy 34%, Indie 15.8%
- #41 Game Dev Tycoon
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,663 reviews2013
Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Why similar: Simulation 57.7%, Strategy 27.9%, Indie 14.4%
- #42 Game Corp DX
71% matchVery Positive88% of 3,083 reviews2015
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Manage your Game Studio, earn big bucks, impress the critics, beat rival studios and clean up at the awards!
Why similar: Simulation 57.3%, Strategy 26.4%, Indie 16.3%
- #43 Beer Factory - Prologue
69% matchVery Positive85% of 2,013 reviews2023
Dev: AKELPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Beer Factory - Prologue is a business simulation and management game. Take the challenge and manage your own beer factory, employees, production lines, as well as the import and export of merchandise.
Why similar: Simulation 90.6%, Indie 9.4%
- #44 Indie Dev Story
69% matchVery Positive84% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: CBgameDev
Windows
Indie Dev Story - Quit your job to become an indie developer and make your first game!
Why similar: Simulation 46.8%, Strategy 33.5%, Indie 19.6%
- #45 Oil Enterprise
74% matchMixed48% of 194 reviews2016
Dev: Crafty StudiosPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In Oil Enterprise, you enter the multi-million dollar business of black gold as a shrewd businessman. Accept the challenge and grow from a small-scale en-trepreneur, investing in your first oilfield, to a global oil magnate.
Why similar: Strategy 41.9%, Simulation 41.1%, Indie 17.1%
- #46 Game Dev Studio
71% matchVery Positive85% of 676 reviews2018
Dev: Explosive Squat Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Welcome to your own Game Dev Studio! How will you run your own offices and ascend to greatness in the gaming industry?
Why similar: Simulation 47.3%, Strategy 37.7%, Indie 15.1%
- #47 Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive90% of 290 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Enter the world of steam and sugar and become a master chocolatier in Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue. Craft gourmet chocolate for your customers in your steampunk workshop with the help of Nougat.
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #48 Arcadecraft
73% matchMixed56% of 152 reviews2014
Dev: Firebase Industries Ltd.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Enter the exciting world of Arcade ownership! Play through the 1980's arcade revolution by buying arcade machines for your customers to play! Customize your arcade to increase its popularity! Manage your finances, capitalize on newly released games, but beware the pitfalls that could bankrupt you!
Why similar: Simulation 43%, Strategy 39.5%, Indie 17.5%
- #49 Epic Car Factory
70% matchMixed65% of 274 reviews2018
Dev: Zwetan LetschewPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Epic Car Factory puts you in the drivers seat of your very own car company. Build, market, hire, fire, and more in this fast paced business simulation. The failure and success of the company depends entirely on your decisions and how you react to the ever changing market place.
Why similar: Simulation 59.2%, Strategy 40.8%
- #50 Indie Game Sim
70% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2016
Dev: Valadria
Windows · Mac
Become an indie game developer! Make your own games by hand and publish them on a fantasy market like Steam. Earn fans, receive brutal reviews, and battle your inner demons. Can you become the creator of your dreams?
Why similar: Simulation 71.1%, Indie 28.9%
- #51 Game Dev Masters
67% matchVery Positive84% of 193 reviews2022
Dev: Ryan SaundersPub: One Man Media
Windows
It's time to become the Game Developer you always wanted to be. Make use of a large array of features, and player skills to create stunning 10 / 10 games. Compete with and eventually acquire other dynamic Ai Studio's. Raise the talent of your team and studio's in an effort to dominate the market.
Why similar: Simulation 56.3%, Strategy 43.7%
- #52 Weed Farmer Simulator
69% matchMixed57% of 218 reviews2020
Dev: Polyák Kristóf
Windows
Become a weed farmer! You just moved out of the city and bought land for growing some weed. It might not look like much right now but only your imagination is the limit!
Why similar: Simulation 71.1%, Indie 28.9%
- #53 Smart Factory Tycoon
67% matchMixed61% of 822 reviews2022
Dev: Turquoise Revival GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Smart Factory Tycoon inspired by Little Big Workshop is a tycoon management game about running your dream factory with robots. Design your dream factory, plan all steps of production, research new technologies and become a tycoon!
Why similar: Simulation 48%, Strategy 45%, Indie 6.9%
- #54 Chocolate Factory Simulator
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 450 reviews2025
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Enter the world of steam and sugar and become a master chocolatier in Chocolate Factory Simulator. Craft gourmet chocolate for your customers in your steampunk workshop with the help of your automaton assistant Nougat.
Why similar: Simulation 78.4%, Indie 21.6%
- #55 Web Host Simulator
65% matchMostly Negative39% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Chibum
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Web Host Simulator, you'll start your web hosting company in your small apartment, aiming to become the world's leading provider. But to do so, you must win clients, outperform competitors, and deal with cyber threats, disruptions, and challenges from an ISP!
Why similar: Simulation 53.3%, Strategy 46.7%
- #56 Tea Garden Simulator
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Flying Robot StudiosPub: SYV Games LLP
Windows
Explore tea production intricacies with real-world research, select ideal terroir and clones, master plucking and processing, and create specialty teas for your unique brand. Unravel new flavors, unleash your inner tea scientist, experiment with endless creative ideas, and grow your Tea empire.
Why similar: Simulation 66.1%, Strategy 24.2%, Indie 9.7%
- #57 Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue
65% matchMixed61% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Game Builder Tycoon - Prologue is a free simulation game in which you begin your journey as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing and research stuff. Create best game on the planet!
Why similar: Simulation 45.6%, Strategy 42.8%, Indie 11.6%
- #58 Vertical Slice: A Game Dev Story
66% matchMixed67% of 331 reviews2021
Dev: DarkKnightPub: 2P Games
Windows
From nobody to famous game producer in 3 years: that’s the journey you will live! Experience the trials and tribulations of game development in this life simulation game: live through the process of founding a small team and learning how to work together to develop a successful game.
Why similar: Simulation 100%